​🌱 Charter School Scam + Insurance Canceled? + Train For Drone Jobs

Hi all. It's me, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the San Diego Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

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Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 73, Low: 64.

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Here are three of the top stories in San Diego today:

1. It has been called one of the largest charter school scams in history. The A3 charter school empire stole $400 million from the State of California between 2015–2019. Stealing public funds is a serious crime but not one of the criminals involved in the scam will serve jail time. Find out why. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Voice of San Diego)
2. Has your homeowner’s insurance been canceled? Wondering what to do? Well, you will have 30 days to contest the non-renewal of your policy. Another option would be to search for a different insurance company, or to apply for a Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) policy through the state. Find out more. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Patch)
3. Looking for a new career opportunity? Start with free training in drone operations at the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. There is a need for highly trained workers in this field in the San Diego region. Find out which companies are hiring for this career opportunity. Drone operators can earn from $30-$70 per hour. Registration for classes at the community college will begin June 27. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Times of San Diego)

Today in San Diego:

• Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Storytime with Mr. Luan — Linda Vista Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Beef to Blossoms: Land Use in San Diego County — San Diego History Center. (Noon)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Logan Heights Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• Painting Social — San Diego Public Library/Central Library. (4 p.m.)
• Peaceful in PJ's Storytime — Riford/La Jolla Branch Library. (6 p.m.)
• Bibliomaniacs Book Club — Mira Mesa Branch Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• San Diego Police Department: The Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) works in our communities to check on the elderly through its 'You Are Not Alone' (YANA) program. Volunteers welcome. (San Diego Police Department via Facebook)
• San Diego Humane Society: Our animal camp sessions are back! We welcome kids/teens to sign up for our camps in El Cajon and San Diego. Sign up now. (San Diego Humane Society via Facebook)
• Feeding San Diego: We partnered with the San Diego County Library to host food distributions at local branches. Find out more. (Feeding San Diego via Facebook)
• Visit San Diego: Planning a staycation this year? Looking for things to do? Travelzoo has great information for you! (Visit San Diego via Facebook)
• San Diego Central Library: Need a book recommendation? Check out your local library branch to find books suited to your tastes, interests, and backgrounds. (San Diego Central Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Bettyann Pernice

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